Thursday, October 14, 2010

As of Wednesday October 13, 2010, the CFIA will put new phytosanitary requirements in place for the import of ‘grape must’ from areas of California that are quarantined for Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth.

As it was the case with the other requirements related to Lobesia botrana, it is the responsibility of the USDA to determine when a phyto is required, and what declaration should apply. There is no requirement for the CFIA staff to verify the county of origin of the consignment relative to EGVM regulated areas.

‘Grape must’ (2009692163)

If the shipment originates from or was produced in an area regulated for Lobesia botrana, a Phytosanitary Certificate will be required. The phytosanitary certificate must either include the following additional declaration: “The grapes used to produce the must in this consignment were inspected and found free of European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.”